Challenger Baseball season opener

Tri-County Challenger Baseball for youngsters with special needs opened its season on Jan. 12, 2013 at Three Oaks Community Park.

Josh Rohloff of the Braves takes a powerful swing at the ball during opening day of the Tri-County Challenger Baseball season on Jan. 12, 2013 at Three Oaks Community Park. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Michael Paganini, 8, of Fort Myers, runs toward home plate along side his mom, Valerie, during opening day of the Tri-County Challenger Baseball season on Jan. 12, 2013 at Three Oaks Community Park. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Joeson Tang of Fort Myers takes a swing as Michele Christensen looks on during opening day of the Tri-County Challenger Baseball season on Jan. 12, 2013 at Three Oaks Community Park. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Patrick Kurkimilis of the Cardinals eyes the ball during an at-bat on opening day of the Tri-County Challenger Baseball season on Jan. 12, 2012 at Three Oaks Community Park. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Trent Moore of the Twins scores a run with the assistance of Sunny Molle during opening day of the Tri-County Challenger Baseball season on Jan. 12, 2013 at Three Oaks Community Park. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Trent Moore of the Twins receives a helping hand at the plate from Twins coach Ray March during the Tri-County Challenger Baseball opening day on Jan. 12, 2013 at Three Oaks Community Park. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Parker Seward, 9, of Naples, smiles after he scored a run during opening day of the Tri-County Challenger Baseball season on Jan. 12, 2013 at Three Oaks Community Park. Kevin Johnson/Staff

This sign hangs at the entrance to the Three Oaks Park baseball fields on Jan. 12, 2013, opening day of the Tri-County Challenger Baseball season. Kevin Johnson/Staff